FREE CONTEST: #1 Gonzaga Bulldogs vs #16 South Dakota State Jackrabbits ($25 Prize!)
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Dec 29, 2016; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) talks with Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few during a game against the Pepperdine Waves during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 92-62. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, March 16th, the (32-1) Gonzaga Bulldogs will take on the (18-16) South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Gonzaga 82.4 – South Dakota State 67.0 with an over/under of 149.4. The Vegas Line has a final score of Gonzaga 87.5 – South Dakota State 65.5 with an over/under of 153.0.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Gonzaga +23.4 > South Dakota State +0.2 PPG
Points per game: Gonzaga 84.6 PPG > South Dakota State 77.6 PPG
Points allowed per game: Gonzaga 61.2 > South Dakota State 77.4 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Gonzaga 51.8% > South Dakota State 45.9%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Gonzaga 36.8% > South Dakota State 45.2%
Three Point Percentage: Gonzaga 38.2% > South Dakota State 36.3%
Turnovers per game: Gonzaga 11.3 > South Dakota State 12.9
Rebounds per game: Gonzaga 40.3 > South Dakota State 35.0
Assists per game: Gonzaga 16.0 > South Dakota State 13.3
Summary:
Gonzaga was the best team throughout the season having lost only one game while playing high level of competition. The Bulldogs were (5-0) against ranked opponents. South Dakota State finished the season (8-2) in their last ten games and have zero wins against ranked opponents. South Dakota State is truly a one man show with their star Mike Daum. Daum is the second leading scorer in the nation at 25.3 points per game on 51.6% shooting to go along with 8.2 rebounds per game. Gonzaga features a balanced attack with five players averaging double digit points. Gonzaga is a juggernaut ranking 1st in point differential (+23.4), 2nd in field goal percentage (51.8%), 2nd in field goal percentage defense (36.8%), and 11th in rebounding (40.3). I’m sure Gonzaga plans on doing everything they can to limit Daum, but even if he goes off, Gonzaga probably still wins this one easily.
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